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strainer

noun
strain·​er | \ ˈstrā-nər How to pronounce strainer (audio) \

Definition of strainer

: one that strains: such as
a : a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b : any of various devices for stretching or tightening something

Examples of strainer in a Sentence

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When ready to serve, re-blend the mixture. Pour it through a fine mesh strainer then pour it through a layer of cheesecloth to remove any remaining sediment. Los Angeles Times, "The best horchata is made with Mexican-grown rice," 14 Aug. 2019 Over the course of five or six weeks Bintliff will siphon off excess liquid and rerun the mud through the strainer. Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, "Mud Maker: The Man Behind MLB’s Essential Secret Sauce," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of strainer

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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strainer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of strainer

: a kitchen device that has many small holes and that is used to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through

strainer

noun
strain·​er | \ ˈstrā-nər How to pronounce strainer (audio) \

Kids Definition of strainer

: a device (as a screen, sieve, or filter) to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through

strainer

noun
strain·​er | \ ˈstrā-nər How to pronounce strainer (audio) \

Medical Definition of strainer

: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through

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